Breville BOV845BSS
Score: 82/100
Ninja DCT401 Double Oven with FlexDoor
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is a 1800-watt convection countertop oven with Element IQ technology and ten preset functions, offering fast, even cooking for family-size meals. Its sizable footprint and weight, plus a hot exterior, limit suitability for cramped kitchens. Ideal for home cooks who need a versatile, full-oven replacement and have adequate counter space.
The Ninja DCT401 is a 12-in-1 dual-oven countertop appliance featuring FlexDoor, FlavorSeal and Smart Finish technologies for simultaneous, flavor-isolated cooking. Its limited top-oven height and clearance requirements can restrict certain recipes and placement options. Ideal for families needing multitasking capability while keeping a compact countertop footprint.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 0.39 cu ftbest | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | |
249 °Cbest | — | |
10 | 12best | |
4 | 6best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.8 lbbest | 31 lb |
18.5 inbest | 16.39 in |
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| Attribute | | |
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Size & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (cu ft) | 0.54-1 cu ft | 0.39 cu ft |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 10 | 12 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Digital | digital |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 6 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 22.8 lb | 31.0 lb |
Width (in) | 18.5 in | 16.39 in |
Height (in) | 11.0 in | 13.26 in |
Depth (in) | 15.75 in | 18.6 in |
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Professional reviewers commend the Smart Oven Pro for its Element IQ® technology that ensures even heat distribution and its convection system that cuts cooking time by roughly 30%. They highlight the 10 smart presets and rapid 1800-watt preheat as standout features that make it perform like a full-size oven, while noting its sizable footprint and lack of a cool-touch exterior as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the oven for delivering consistent, even results, especially for toast and pizza, and for its quick preheat and versatility that lets it serve as a full-oven replacement. Common complaints revolve around its large size and weight, occasional overheating on high settings, and the need to hand-wash some accessories despite dishwasher-safe claims.
“many call it a "full oven replacement"”
“Even toasting without hot spots”
“Double ovens work so well alone or together... cook meats bottom, veggies top. Very happy.”
Professional reviewers and editors commend the DCT401 for its dual-oven architecture, 12 cooking functions, and innovative FlavorSeal and Smart Finish features that streamline multi-dish meals. The speed claim of 65% faster cooking is highlighted as a notable efficiency advantage, positioning the unit as a strong countertop alternative to full-size ovens.
Everyday users consistently praise the ability to prepare separate meals simultaneously, the ease of air-frying, and the Smart Finish timing sync. Common frustrations revolve around the limited height of the top oven, clearance requirements, and occasional confusion over accessory compatibility.
